Permit Technician I​/II Development Services

Are you interested in shaping the future of the City of Milwaukie? We are seeking customer-focused, organized, and collaborative professionals to join our team as Permit Technicians. This is a single recruitment to fill either an entry-level Permit Technician I or a more advanced Permit Technician II position, depending on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.

As a Permit Technician, you will serve as the essential front-line contact for developers, contractors, and homeowners, guiding projects from application through to completion. Your work will directly contribute to the City's commitment to being accountable, accessible, efficient, collaborative, and equitable.

• Customer Guidance: Explain permit processes, fees, and inspection requirements to the public, contractors, and developers in person, over the phone, and by email.
• Permit Management: Review applications, enter data, calculate fees, track application progress, and ultimately issue and close out permits.
• Technical Support: Utilize permitting software, manage accurate digital and physical records, and assist with property research.
• Financial Duties: Collect fees, issue receipts, reconcile daily cash transactions, and prepare deposit packets.

• Hourly Range: $32.92 - $42.00
• Key Focus: Handling complex permitting processes, coordinating needs across multiple City departments (e.g., planning, public works), and contributing to process improvements.
• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, Permit Technician Certification (ICC), and three years of permit tech I or equivalent experience.

• Hourly Range: $29.86 - $38.13
• Key Focus: Serving as the first point of contact, reviewing applications for completeness, calculating and collecting fees, and tracking permit progress.
• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two years of relevant experience.

To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit a complete application, including a complete work history.

At the City of Milwaukie, we understand that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.

All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at .

The City of Milwaukie provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application, providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

This job class is not eligible for remote or hybrid work options in accordance with the city's telework policy.

The salary range for this overtime‑eligible, union‑represented position is $5,706–$7,280 per month. The starting pay assignment, based on an analysis of the successful candidate's related experience and education as documented on the employment application in accordance with the city's pay equity policy and the Oregon Equal Pay Act, would generally be no higher than $6,935 per month.

The salary range for this overtime‑eligible union‑represented position is $5,175 – $6,609 per month. The starting pay assignment, based on an analysis of the successful candidate's related experience and education as documented on the employment application in accordance with the city's pay equity policy and the Oregon Equal Pay Act, would generally be no higher than $6,287 per month.

A summary of benefits offered to City of Milwaukie employees can be found on the benefits tab of the job posting or on the city's website.